Zimmer recalls specific Off-Axis Shoulder System guides due to plastic guides breaking during reaming, causing potential injury. Affected models include 110040240 with lot numbers 099457 and 099458.
Five complaints have been received identifying issues where the plastic guides were catching during reaming, leading to breakage.
Zimmer is recalling certain Off-Axis Shoulder System reamer guides because plastic guides can break during use, potentially causing injury. This recall affects specific model numbers and lot codes.
The plastic guides can catch during reaming, leading to breakage. This breakage could cause injury to the surgical site or equipment malfunction during procedures.
Orthopedic surgeons and medical professionals using Zimmer's Off-Axis Shoulder System guides are most at risk. Patients using these devices for shoulder surgery may also be affected.
Check for model number 110040240 with lot numbers 099457 or 099458. These guides were sold with specific UDI-DI codes listed in the recall notice.
Verify the model number on the device is 110040240.
Reach out to Zimmer for guidance on next steps if the device is affected.
Zimmer recalls these guides due to five complaints where plastic guides broke during reaming, potentially causing injury.
Model number 110040240 with lot numbers 099457 and 099458.
Check for model number 110040240 with lot numbers 099457 or 099458 on the device.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2527-2026 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-2527-2026 from Zimmer. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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